Flaunt a younger-looking you with these expert styling tips

A Guide to Younger Looking Hair

A Guide to Younger Looking Hair

We're bombarded with products and tips for preventing the telltale signs of aging on our faces, but what about our hair? The unavoidable reality is that as we get older, so do our locks—but with the right care and some styling know-how, you can turn back the clock on your mane! We spoke to celebrity hair stylists Mario Russo of Mario Russo salons, as well as Ouidad, owner of Ouidad salons and the official expert on curls, for the inside scoop on cuts, color and styles that will take years off your looks. Whether you're looking to make a dramatic change or want some subtle ways to update your look, we've got all the expert secrets you need to send you on your way to a more youthful you.

You Grow, Girl!

You Grow, Girl!

Older women tend to go for shorter cuts, believing it’s going to have a more youthful effect. However, according to Russo, if the cut isn’t done properly, it can actually have the reverse effect. While most experts agree that longer hair tends to look softer and more youthful, if you do go short, you're better off sticking to a more dramatic cut and style. Regardless of the length, however, the framing is what establishes how flattering a cut is. Done right, face-framing layers "help lift and exaggerate the good features while softening age-revealing features," says Russo. Take care to maintain layers around your face—even when you're growing out your hair, he cautions. The most important advice of all? Wear your hair the way you feel most comfortable; says Ouidad, “to look youthful and fun, let your hair be the length you wish it to be.”